- Pulaski
- Overview
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We draw upon the expertise of our educators and work together to create models of outstanding achievement in every classroom. Through implementing high-quality instructional materials and transforming the academic culture in our schools, we challenge and inspire our students to thrive in the world. With a wide variety of academics and enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom. Our core curriculum includes:
- Bilingual Education- We are committed to English Language Development for students beginning in early childhood by implementing English literacy instructional frameworks that prepare families to become independent readers and writers in English.
- English Language Arts- We are committed to nurturing and developing a strong literacy foundation for all students in the early school years by implementing literacy instructional frameworks that prepare students to become independent readers and writers.
- Math- The mathematics curriculum seeks to ensure mathematical competence and confidence in students in mathematics-rich classroom environments.
- Science- Classroom experiences in science are connected to real-world phenomena and provide opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices through exposure to STEM-related career pathways.
- Social Studies - Students gain the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and core democratic values necessary for fulling their civic duties in a participatory democracy and effectively engaging in our global society.
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Pulaski takes pride in working to meet expectations when it comes to providing our students with the tools they need in order to be successful. Our high rate of qualified teachers, and dedicated staff assist with increasing academic achievement through Orton Gillingham, and Literacy for All, as well as the core curriculum provided by the District.
Our curriculum includes:
moDEL Detroit Reading
Supports all K–8 EL Education Lessons including K–2 Foundational Skills
Learning targets present for students
Protocols at the forefront of lessons
Elevates high-yield questions & activities
Link with information: moDEL Detroit
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is fully aligned to state standards—what students are expected to learn and be able to do at the end of each grade level. The Math for K-8 is called Eureka Math and it encourages mathematics-rich classroom environments. The new math promotes rigor, relevance, and relationships in mathematics classrooms. Math Link: MATH K-8 Eureka
Science
Curriculum aligned to state and national standards
Data-driven differentiated instruction
Engaging 3-Dimensional, hands-on, scientific investigations
Classroom experiences connected to real-world phenomena
Opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices
Exposure to STEM-related career pathways
incorporating Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts in each lesson
All third-grade classes include the LEGO Robotics incorporating the program from LEGO LEAGUE
Links for Science CurriculumIQWST: Grades 6-8, CREATE for STEM: Grades 4-5 and 6-8, Mystery Science: Grades K-5
Social Studies
Our Social Studies curriculum is aligned with the Michigan State Standards. As called for by the standards in the primary grades, the curriculum begins introducing students to disciplines of social studies such as geography, economics, history, civics, and government through familiar, age-appropriate concepts. Concepts become increasingly more complex as students matriculate. In grades five through eight, our courses emphasize the national geography and history standards. Social Studies Link: Michigan K-8 Content Expectations
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Music - Elementary: Music courses provide activities to enable students to create and perform music, listen and respond to musical compositions, and incorporate their musical experiences with other activities and subjects. Course content usually involves understanding music as creative expression and communication, developing skill with the voice and/or musical instruments, and establishing the ability to discern and critique. Specific course content conforms to any existing state standards for each grade.
Drumline/Band - 5 - 8: Band courses help students develop techniques for playing brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments and their ability to perform a variety of band literature styles. These courses emphasize rehearsal and performance experiences in a range of styles (e.g., concert, marching, orchestral, and modern) and also include experiences in creating and responding to music.
Physcal Education - K -4: Physical Education courses emphasize fundamental movement skills, body awareness and control, safety, and the enjoyment of physical activity. Specific content depends upon Michigan State Standards and Common Core for kindergarten.
Health -5 - 8: Topics covered within Health Education courses may vary widely, but typically include personal health (nutrition, mental health, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, disease prevention, social/emotional health, physical health, body systems, and first aid) and consumer health issues. The courses may also include brief studies of environmental health, personal development, and/or community resources. This course may cover sex education beginning in 2nd grade.